JOB DESCRIPTION



Wood is currently seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer candidate with design and analysis experience in industrial HVAC and Plumbing systems design to support the Process and Energy business. Primary focus for project work will be to prepare construction drawings, develop specifications and assessing existing equipment for HVAC, plumbing, and energy systems for new and/or retrofit industrial plants.

This position primarily provides HVAC and Plumbing leadership on detail design projects but also has a strong influence in the overall development and execution in a project's full life cycle. In this position, the Senior Mechanical Engineer provides engineering expertise from conceptual studies, feasibility analysis, construction grade scope and estimates, detailed design, start-up, system optimization, and troubleshooting. Looking to hire for the Atlanta or Greenville, SC locations.

Hybrid and or Remote work options are available with this position.



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical design packages within defined schedule and budget requirements.
• Executes facility mechanical engineering HVAC designs according to IAW applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to meet with clients, present for HVAC on progress of work, design options and 3D model reviews.
• Performs field energy audits; Model facilities' energy use to support equipment change out and selection.
• Performs facility system assessment field work.
• Generates workload plans, design analyses, drawing plans, specifications, HVAC load/ventilation calculations, pump calculations, cost estimates and estimated construction schedule.
• Supports proposals generation (FEL1 thru 3, Detailed Design)
• Significant CAD work with AutoCAD and Revit
• Reviews work of and provides guidance to junior engineers.
• Review equipment and material submittals for adequacy and compliance with contractual documents.
• Performs site visits when required and assists with construction RFI's after document issuance for construction.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Professional Engineering license or registration is required. Candidates with multiple state registrations will be given preferred consideration.
• Minimum 15 years of facility HVAC and plumbing design experience
• Working experience producing drawing packages with Autodesk Revit.
• Working knowledge and experience performing energy modeling.
• Working knowledge and experience with the latest releases of software:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks
  • BIM 360
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Microsoft Teams
  
  
• Specifications writing experience - SpecLink Cloud is preferred.
• Knowledgeable with Codes and industry standards (ex. NFPA, International Codes, Factory Mutual Datasheets, ASHRAE, etc.)
• Able to write design analyses, specifications, estimate project costs, and estimate construction schedule duration.
• Commissioning and/or retro-commissioning experience
• Life cycle costing
• Able to travel by air and ground, able to climb ladders.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Wood is required.